Vida Charter School
Minutes
Governance Committee Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday February 16, 2021 at 7:15 AM
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Committee Members Present
C. Miller (remote), E. Nashelsky (remote), J. Lewis (remote), M. Manzo Vessi (remote), M. Rosenberger (remote)
Committee Members Absent
A. Andyshak Hayes
Committee Members who left before the meeting adjourned
M. Manzo Vessi
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
M. Manzo Vessi called a meeting of the Governance Committee of Vida Charter School to order on Tuesday Feb 16, 2021 at 7:24 AM.
C.
Approve Minutes
M. Rosenberger made a motion to approve the minutes from Governance Committee Meeting on 01-20-21.
J. Lewis seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. Governance
A.
New Board President for VIDA
Marcela shared Ashley's news to step down. Melissa Sandoe (VP) is willing to step in as board president. Discussion about process from here. We need to explore bylaws. Christie will connect with Ashley on next steps for her resignation. For our upcoming board meeting, we will bring a larger discussion to the full board.
B.
Student Assistance Program (SAP) Policy
Elana shared the draft and context for the Student Assistance Program (SAP) Policy. Melissa suggested reviewing New Oxford's approach. As mandated policy from the state, Elana and Melissa have been trained and this would formalize processes and resources for supporting our students.
- Add language related to relationship to this policy and Vida's bilingual and multicultural mission.
M. Rosenberger made a motion to send the policy for a first read.
J. Lewis seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
M. Manzo Vessi left at 7:40 AM.
C.
Board Membership Recruitment
The committee discussed needed areas of expertise and perspectives to add to the board and brainstormed about possible people.
D.
Committee Annual Goals Check-in
Committee reviewed the four goals. Making progress on them. Board retreat will get attention. Committee suggests bringing larger discussion to full board about how to support each member's engagement, commitment to committee work, etc.
E.
Audit board member paperwork/clearances/SOFIs (including ED)
Discussed and will circle back next month.
F.
Biglerville High School- Students' call for social justice
Short discussion of issues. Will continue next month.
III. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
M. Rosenberger made a motion to Adjourn.
J. Lewis seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 8:30 AM.
Respectfully Submitted,
J. Lewis